Science

The Anaesthesia Heritage Centre at the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland was founded from a donation by A Charles King but has since embraced numerous contributions. The collection encompasses the entire history of anaesthesia, from Morton's demonstration of ether inhalation in 1846 to modern anaesthetic machines and appliances still in use today. An archive and library provide excellent facilities for research into the history of anaesthesia.

Schools

The Museum of the Order of St John tells a unique and fascinating story — the story of the Order of St John. Warrior monks set out from the Priory in Clerkenwell to fight for the faith and tend the sick; men, money and supplies went from here to hospitals on the great medieval pilgrim routes; Victorian pioneers began a first aid movement here that spread around the globe and continues today with St John Ambulance and the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem.

The Hunterian Museum in London exhibits collections which have been brought together over four centuries by a cast of colourful characters including the surgeon and anatomist John Hunter (1728-1793). They are a fascinating mix of human and animal anatomy and pathology specimens, wax teaching models, surgical and dental instruments as well as paintings, drawings and sculpture.

Reopened in 2005 after a £3.2 million refurbishment, permanent displays and a changing programme of temporary exhibitions encourage visitors to explore the science and art of surgery.

The South Wales Miners’ Library has an extensive collection of books, journals and audio-visual materials, specifically selected for DACE courses. The South Wales Miners’ Library is designed to meet your study needs.

The South Wales Miners’ Library operates a branch library in the DOVE Workshop at Banwen, 25 miles from Swansea in the Dulais Valley. Banwen Library is primarily for the use of part-time students but any Swansea University student or staff member is entitled to borrow items from the Library.